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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
2
Helena city notes report a 23 degree high, 69 degree low with trace precipitation for the day and hourly temps. thefts include three blankets and a camera from a car. Public notices list appraisers for Merle Zastrow estate and local business ads air services and court actions.
State highway commission carried on routine business at yesterday’s session. D A McKinnon said a delegation from Gallatin county representing Belgrade Manhattan Three Forks and nearby communities discussed feeder road construction. The board later met with the Highway Patrol board to plan routine matters.
The Rev and Mrs A P Aston and family were honored at an open house reception by members of St Pauls M E Church last night. A committee led by Mrs W T Giese organized the event in the church parlors at Lawrence and Logan. The Aiton family will move to Walla Walla Washington where Rev Mr Alton has been transferred as pastor of the Methodist church.
S C Sweet of Butte registered at the Placer. Al Madson of Billings among Placer guests. Herman Rush of Bozeman calls on Helena business. A W Dokken of Great Falls stopping at the Placer. R V MacKenzie of Great Falls guest at the Placer. N L Martin arrived from Billings. B P Smith of Billings attends to business in Helena. D Devle of Butte transacts. Newell Gough left for Miles City on business. J Fenton arrived from Billings. Keluan of Shelby visiting Harvey. Albert M Thompson of Scobey among Harvey guests. Dr K A Tyler of Boulder stopping at the Placer. Tay Bateman of Billings attends to business in Helena. A C Holland of Bozeman noted in Helena. Grant Boorman of Billings attends to business in Helena. M S Parcells of Columbus in Helena on business. Ruth Adair visiting from Washington DC with brothers Magk and Bert Adair. Mrs Clara King of St Paul visiting Helena en route to Seville to visit daughters. Former Helena resident, widow of Samuel King.
The Montana Automobile Association urges passage of a 3 million dollar highway debenture issue to fund road work across the state. The executive committee discussed use of funds, federal aid prospects in 1939 and 1940, and urged timely petition filings by July 7 to GO over the top. Attendees included H. C. Bell and other Montana officials.
Attorney General H J Freebourn ruled that districts with no schools in operation must provide transportation for pupils to schools of attendance. The decision, sought by the state superintendent, holds that a child living two miles from an established route and with no nearby school must be given individual transport to place them as close as possible to a functioning school.
State automobile taxes and license fees will be cut by 50 percent for cars purchased after July 1 and for out of state cars entering after that date and cars held by dealers from January to that date. Privatety owned machines in Montana since January are exempt. County treasurers prepare to implement the rate change starting July 1.
Montana counties cut required petition signers for a three million dollar highway bond. now about 4 000 signatures needed from a total 18 238 to place the measure on the November ballot. Added Daweon county to the list, with Lincoln Fergus Granite Ravalli reporting numbers, enabling a potential three million federal aid if the debenture bond is approved.
Hugh Fr. Adair, former Helena Rotary president, received the past president pin at the club’s regular meeting. James Stewart presented the award and lauded Adair’s leadership. Adair credited secretary Ray Church for the success of the club, joking Mrs. Church stands behind and beside the president. W. Edworthy becomes the 21st president.
Multiple property transfers disclosed in Lewis and Clark County during recent days. Deeds show transfers from Lewis and Clark County to J F Murphy. to Robert Lee and Mabel Lee. to Montana Power Company via Seven-Up Gold Mining. to Liogd Stadheim and Clarice Stadheim. from William Mundt to Stadheim. from Genevieve Gudger and E C Gudger to Frank J Rusa and Eleanore Russ. from Bert B Davis and William I Davis to Petitabase Mining. and others involving East Helena Broadwater and Cannon additions and Little Creek water claims.
Hundreds of Helena children line the noonday street to watch the Mammoth parade before the Parker and Watta circus. The advance man says the parade will run several blocks long, from the circus grounds on Montana at Butte to Boulder and Helena avenues, Park and Main streets, returning by Petreus Lot.
Twenty six children, including Robert Edden Wilbur Bartell Jack Carpenter John Gallant Charmaine Chevellier Phyllis Chevellier Irene Wong Albert Thompson Avery Perry Charles Ferry Dona Jean Smith Russell Smith June Wallace Irena Mahar Louis Maher Virginija Davies Patrick Kelleher James Keys Evelyn Bartell Calvin Coty Phyllis Thompson Helen Joyce Larson James Gloster Robert Rattery Susan Kueh Hilite Jean Hill, received their first holy communion Wednesday at 8:30 mass in St. Helena's Cathedral. The celebration closed four weeks of vacation instruction held at St. Helena school, with Rev Janes G Tougas presiding and Rev John Morrissette in charge of the vacation program assisted by staff. breakfast was served by the St. Helena P T A and a picnic followed at Broadwater.
The 40 page pamphlet condenses Farrow's Damien the Leper with added notes on beatification. Monsignor Day, of Helena, prepared the edition to broaden awareness of Father Damien. Printed by Our Sunday Visitor Press, it features captions and fuller life details.
Montana dairy officials report a 25 000 gallon drop in May ice cream production from 164 265 to 129 501 gallons year over year due to unseasonably warm weather. Butter and cheese rise 22 and 4 percent respectively. London unveils all black polished granite building.
Chief Justice O F Goddard of Billings will be sworn in as Montana Supreme Court chief justice in an open ceremony Friday at 12 30 PM. Governor Roy E Ayers will present him, with remarks by Justices and D M Durfee of Philipsburg delivering the law address. Radio stations will broadcast the event statewide.
The county's strongest anti grasshopper effort, backed by federal bait aid, offers farmers assistance to destroy infestations on orchards and fields. Bait mixing has begun in Lewis and Clark county with supplies at local offices and Augusta, Craig outlets. Producers may mix themselves at no cost for materials. a small charge covers sacks and labor. Wariness remains about hoppers maturing this summer and laying eggs for next year.
John T. Kelly of the state department of agriculture said 6000 Farmers Union Central Exchange members can buy tractors plowshares and binders through a federal connected organization. Arrangements between Arbure dale association and American Cooperatives Inc. will manufacture and distribute machinery to members, aiming to cut costs. The note also mentions June as a lucky month for marriages in early Roman days.
Highway patrol supervisor Lou Boedecker urged Montana drivers to celebrate safely over the Fourth. He noted eight fatalities in Montana auto wrecks during the 1937 Fourth and called for strict enforcement as communities plan weekend celebrations. He urged independence from reckless driving and cited national over ten thousand highway deaths last July.
Heavy rains drenched eastern Montana's large farming regions yesterday adding to moisture that nears spring crop maturity. Poplar reported 0.81 inches at 5 26 p m the heaviest. 24-hour totals included Billings 0.06 Fort Peck 0.41 Glendive 0.04 Lewistown 0.69 Stanford 0.04 Helena a trace. More showers forecast with little temperature change.
Henry J Baker Jr 26, longtime Helena resident, died yesterday in Oakland Calif after a heart ailment. Born in Helena January 2011 he attended local schools and excelled in sports before moving to California. Funeral services and burial will be in Helena with arrangements pending the body’s shipment from Oakland tonight. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs J Baker and a sister Mrs Marie Raker Mast.
The report notes Blandford, superintendent of the Virginia Industrial Behavior Boys in Beaumont, Va., was reelected president of the National Association of Training Schools at the annual meeting. The text also mentions produce items like cabbage and kale arising from wild cabbage in a separate line.
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